They serve the best Indian food and Masala Chai in London! Definitely try the Idli Sambhar.
They have plenty of options for vegetarians.
Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
We had gone here for our team dinner and it did not dissappoint us.
It had a typical indian flavour touch with the twist of their own.
We had some straters like Paneer Tikka and Chicken Tikk. In mains we had Butter chicken, Aubergine chilly curry with Dhal and to accompany we had rice and naan bread.
To end this delicious meal we had Mango kulfi and Gulab jamun Tart.
The place has good vibes, great food and good service. It might cost your pocket a bit but its worth it
Brilliant service, very welcoming and friendly staff, an amazing dining experience. Favourite dishes were the chops and lobster biriyani. Well worth the price. Service was a bit slow.
Have visited a few times and Roti Chai has always been a delight. The food is freshly cooked so you might have to wait a little while but it is well worth the wait. Delicious and unlike anything else you can get in the locality. Great value for money too. Definitely recommended!
They do not allow take aways. Instead of saying that the restaurant doesn't have a take away license, we wer given excuses like we cannot allow contaminated food to be taken out of the restaurant?!?!! Excuse me? If we order food for own consumption and wish to pack away the remaining to take home or to give away, how does that contaminate food? So I asked her to place a new order for take away right away, so that it goes from the kitchen straight into the box to avoid any so called contamination, was refused to that as well given the same excuse which honestly didn't make any sense.
Ordered wine, a mocktail orange blush, jackfruit masala, methi malai paneer, paneer pakoda, bhuna ghost saag, basket of breads, pav bhaji, salad. The food was good with very small serving size. Not the best indian i have had. But nice fine dining experience.
Visit this place yesterday and it was lit they serve indian food with the American presentation i loved this thing and the quality and quantity of food is great
Delicious Indian food.. especially veg street food.. loved the Veg Samosa, Aloo Papri Chaat and Masala Chai.. visited twice in 3 days, courteous staffs and well located..
I visited them when I was craving Indian food on a trip to London. They have 2 restaurants. The below section is a set menu. Above section is street style food. This is where I sat and ate my meal. It was really vibrant and sold out when I arrived. I had to wait for 10 mins to get a table.
What I had ?
Samosa chaat, idli
What I liked the most ?
I’m definitely going back to have their samosa again.
What I thought?
The perfect destination for samosa or street style Indian food in London.
very Neat, Comfortable Atmosphere, Perfect Lightings with Good Friendly Staff, Above all Taste of food best at par compares to Indian Origin. Loved it
In London for work and some colleagues naturally started craving for Indian food. Found this interesting restaurant in an online search.
Tucked away, next to a pub, Roti Chai is worth your visit. Basic decor, but it does bring in some Indian charm from Hindi signboards to others that one is used to seeing on trucks "Horn OK Please"
The food itself was quite tasty, though more quantity for our appetites would've been nicer. Chilly Paneer (yes in London!) and Papdi Chaat, both made for tasty starters. The pulao and daal that we ordered were also to our liking.
The young staff here is courteous and helpful.
Recommended.
Roti chaai ek Bahut hi sai jgha h. Aap yaha p Aakr chaai p sakte h. Chaai Bahut hi tasty h yaha ki... Bahut hi alag alag Tarah chaai Aap yaha try kr sakte h.
Mariette El-Soury Massabni (Les Délices De Mariette)
+5
Very nice place. All our orders were extremely delicious, well presented and greatly seasoned. The staff was very friendly and the ambiance amazing. Will come again
Roti chai has two sections- one is chaat and fast food and other is north indian cuisine. The food here is superb and if you are craving for indian food in London then do visit this place.
Yumm yumm yumm!!
Always need to wait :)
I have eaten a variety of street food here and everything has been so delicious and fresh! Also had the Bengali fish curry with rice which was perfectly made like in Indian homes.
Visit 2:
Pav bhaji: nice butterred bun with apt amount of bhaji. Too small a portion (compared to India). The bhaji was more of veggies whereas in india it’s more of potato and more mashed. Tasty nonetheless.
Methi malai paneer: YUMMY!! Omg I don’t usually enjoy malai Curries but this one was delicious! It was a creamy yellow curry, not too sweet but full of flavors. Tasted bliss with garlic naan.
Veg kulcha: had a stuffing of potato and peas. Didn’t enjoy too much.
Keen to try more!
Nice time and experience. We tried the samosa chaat, lamb bun, chicken bun, lamb porridge, railway lamb, tadka daal and kulfi.
Food: 4/5
Service: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4/5
Value for Money: 3.5/5
Overall: 4/5
One of the best Indian food that I had in London. Amazing place, great decor and overall great food with innovation and authenticity. Located at Oxford Street.. a great place to go and enjoy the real Indian cuisine. A must must visit for folks who love Indian cuisine.
From the name and dishes served on upper level, I thought it's just another Indian fast food but the basement was surprise. Started with Minced lamb kebab or sheesh kebab which were juicy with minimal spices but did not let down on taste. Mains were Saag ghost, butter chicken tikka and koliwada fish curry. Each dish with minimal spices made to local taste but nevertheless comprised on the taste bud. Though quantity of each dish serving was less compared to our Indian appetite however the flavors satiated us.
Loved it, chicken lollipops were my favourite and would love to visit again.
We also went with our 8 month old and was seated comfortably with our buggy. Friendly staff, would recommend!
The food here is awesome and one would really enjoy. This restaurant offers typical Indian food. The food is really delicious and if you are in London then it deserves to be visited once.
Wholesome hot food for a cold and tiring day. Thankfully at 9.45pm we only had a 15 min waiting and chowed down on the street food post - Samosa chaat, lamb bun, chicken bun, lamb porridge, railway lamb, tadka daal. Kulfi for desert was creamy and lovely. Especially enjoyed my lychee Bellini with the fare.
A place situated in heart of London with some spicy Indian food and lip smacking taste.
For all those who love Indian food this place is your call and you can't miss to try there delicacies
Delicious food, luvd da street indian food in london. Long walk to reach here from oxford street. But worth the walk. The spectacular taste of each item made me drool.service n ambience receive the respect..
The restaurant had some great indian snacky food. The masala chai exceeded our expectations although the bhel puri was too sweet. The macher jhol was excellent and definitely recommended.
I ate at the fine dine area downstairs . And the experience was pretty good .
I had palak paneer , dal & garlic naan ! The staff was really sweet .
Awesome place for dinning
It's awesome everything food and there ambience
I am very excited there and
There staff are too good
Want to go more and enjoy again and again over here
Fantastic food with a great ambience....love its food. It’ll be great if they’ll increase their quantity in each serving. Would love to visit here again.
Indian food overseas. Hard to believe you get the same taste and seasoning in London as you get in India. Delicious pani puri(gol gappes).
Highly recommended tandoori chicken with breads.
We went to the dining room yesterday and it was a great experience. Though limited choices for vegetarians the food was very tasty plus it was also a nice meeting place with your friends. The service was quick
Awesome experience in london....
Tandoori chicken is fabulous tasty......with seekh kebab.
Must try Butter chinken the tastiest dish...
Love the atmosphere of ROTI CHAI.....
BEST PLACE TO EAT INDIAN FoOD IN LONDON.😋😋😋😋
One of the best restaurants in London for Indian food.
Chicken Lollipop - 4/5
Great taste. Very crispy and well cooked.
Pani Puri - 2/5
No it's not the authentic one. Too tangy.
Chicken pulusu with basmati rice - 4/5
Again very good taste. Just loved it.
Sev batata puri - 3/5
Kheema pav - 4/5
Overall great taste. Definitely worth a visit.
before same days I went there with my best friend ..
then we decided to eat indian food
we ordered to dall and roti
we ate dall and roti
dall and roti was very delicious
As a restaurateur, travelling is my passion and I love to travel around the world and observe how and what people are doing in the industry around. On a trip to UK, I was recommended from a friend of mine Seema from Canada about this restaurant.
Finding good Indian food is a tough job but kudos to some passionate people who try to bring the essence of our culture overseas.
Coming straight to the experience:
Butter Chicken and kebabs for the meal and as a die hard chai lover, this place had enough to make me fall in love with it.
Awesome place for dining. In starters we ordered bhel puri, chicken wings and chaat. They were all good. In main course we had butter chicken which awesome. A must try place.
My aunt took me here as it is one of her favourite lunch spots. We had chai tea to start, a warm and spiced Indian hot drink followed by a lamb curry. The service was quick, the buzz was great as a Friday lunch spot should be and the food was notably delicious.
It Is Very Hard To Find a Good Indian Restaurant Outside India But I Found It On My Vacation to london.
Roti Chai Serve Some Delicious Indian Cuisine. Tried Quite a Few Things Here :-
Bun Tikki - Typical Indian Style Alloo Tikki
Butter Chicken - In love With the Juice Chicken Cooked In Makhani Gravy
Kukfi - Perfect Dessert to end My Meal
Breads
Great Concept, Excellent Food! Loved how they added twist to indian street food. The restaurant was jam packed when we got there and delay in food was expected but they managed to serve us in minutes. Saggy potato patty in a bun kebab is a biggest turn off for me, but unlike conventional way, they serves open bun kebab, thats genius!. We ordered chaat for starter and pulled chicken bun kebab and amratsari veg bun kebab for main course.
Went to this place after looking at the rating and reviews. Good ambience and prompt service. Ordered Bhel, Hakka chilli paneer, dhokla, lamb curry, veg pulao and tarka dhal. I think the taste of all the dishes was ok because the spice levels were toned down. I am from Gujarat so Dhokla didn't meet my taste expectations. I have had dhokla with green chutney which was not there. It stated indo-Chinese in the description for chilli-paneer but again not upto the taste. Veg pulao was decent. Tarka dhal was just about there. Bhel was ok but lacked the heat.
Aloo Papri Chaat is a must!!!
Pani Puri is also very yumm!
And the Masala Chai tastes great!
The portions are small and enough for 1 person which gives the opportunity to try several dishes without being full
Shyamsunder Baskaran
+4.5
I have been to this place more than twice and can confidently say that this place will never disappoint you for a tasty Indian dinner.
The restaurant has two levels. At the entrance level you have street-food menu which has small portions and a good variety to chose from. At the lower level, the menu is different and the portions are bigger. Remember, both levels of the restaurants have different menu. And I would recommend the upper level because you will get a chance to taste more dishes since the portions are small.
*Never go to this place in the evening without a prior reservation. This restaurant is very busy in the evenings* also Never miss to have their masala chai or mango kulfi.
- The service is very quick
- Taste of food is yummy ! Iddli sambar or chat varieties, I have tried almost all their vegetarian dishes and they are yummy ! Not oily and not bland. Fresh.
- downside : this place gets very noisy due to a lot of chatter happening around you. The tables are very close to each other. If this might bother you, you can chose the lower level dining.
**Been there in February. Adding in some photos. A very good experience, again !
Loved this place! We ordered the achari chicken at the dining room. It was different but amazing. Also had pav bhaji. Great service and quite nicely set up. Had the Maha mojito and the kovalam beach kick. Really good cocktails. We d definitely go back. Thank you.
Another very fancy Indian restaurant located right next to Oxford street. However, I hated the fact that they had two menus and one could not choose the best of both!
We ended up going to the basement floor to try out their North Indian main course dishes. Though the food is really different from the standard Indian food you get everywhere else - so that was a pleasant change, but they should still introduce some of the signature dishes which are a must for Indian cuisine.
Although, the food could have tasted better than it sounded! Overall a nice experience.
Food was great, tried several dishes and loved them all. The Veggi Samosa was my personal fav. Service wasn't that great, but the food did arrive quickly.
This place I will always remember as I had to head down here just to try the Agni Wings here are a must try and the bun tikka. The service just on point here and the set up they got going on is amazing.
We went for the Street Food section which has chat options but also main courses (smaller portions) served Tapas style. I really liked the concept- the prep wasn't bad- and we got to try a lot of options that way. Definitely recommend if you are in Westend, and don't mind a waiting time which may be up to 30 mins at times.
Probably one of the best Indian Street Food restaurents in London.
Awesome cocktails .. do try the Delhi Mule ..
Food is as close as it can get to authentic Indian street food...
Its my 3rd visit and its on must to do in London list ...
They have separate kitchen upstairs and downstairs. Upstairs is famous for street food, while downstairs has traditional main course along with a subset of starters. We ordered pav bhaji, paneer and dal for mains and chat and panner as starters. The food was awesome. Would come again.
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One of those cravings for chaat and Indian street side food lead you to this quirky place with a brilliant concept of serving street side kitchen food on first floor and fine dining on the lower one. My reservation was for fine dining, as I didn't know that booking a table here meant meaning reservation for fine dining and not street side kitchen.
Roti Chai is spread across two floors where the ground floor menu is purely tid bits and a few main course dishes. For those who want to relish aloo tikis, pau Bhaji and pani puri, roti chai is one of the better choices in Central London. Prime location and right opposite the Selfridges foodhall lane makes it appealing to shop on oxford street and unwind by eating some good lip smacking desi food.
Since our reservation was for fine dining, we ordered palak papri chat, garlic pav bhaji, methi matar malai and tadka dal. All the dishes tasted brilliant except the dal tadka which lacked taste, it was plain and lacked flavor. The papri chat was fantastic and so was the virgin mojito. It tasted fresh because of mint and the usage of ginger was just perfect.
I will definitely visit this place again and the servers were friendly and hospitable too :)!
Loved this place went for dinner on Thursday night with my clients. We ordered almost everything on there menu and the best was palak ki Chaat and paneer dish. We started with masla tea which was very refreshing and set our mood to explore. My clients were new to Indian cuisine and they cherished every moment and bite.... Although we were little disappointed to see the dessert menu which does not have famous India desserts and only have two options one is kulfi and other is khubani ka meetha...
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What i went for: dinner with my favorite boys!
Ambience: busy, sprawled over 2 floors- the 1st floor serves mini Indian bites, like a busy railway canteen from india in the 1970's. The ads from yesteryears do put a smile on your face once you get your head around the mis-spelled words :)
The basement is for refined and slow dining.
What we ordered: chicken farcha, Agni fire chicken wings, chilli paneer, Bhel puri, railway lamb curry, masala chai, kulfis!
Verdict: been here before when it was newer and to the fine dining in the basement, this time it felt worn out but in a good way- all the footfall does cause wear and tear and we had turned up at 9 pm. service was still cheerful and helpful.
Food turned up promptly.. nothing really stood out except the bowl of lamb curry. But nothing was particularly bad.
I would also recommend the Agni fire chicken wings for that raw chilli heat! And the railway lamb curry- ok I can write a song! It was deliciously divine- the right consistency, the right heat, I was licking the last remnants off the bowl with no thought for the 2 grown boys at the table!
Masala chai- you could smell the fragrance of the cardamom from a mile and it was hot n sweet n spicy! Nice :)
Kulfis a nice way to cool and sweeten and freshen your mouth at the end of the meal.
Would I return again? I guess I can't say no to that railway lamb curry :)
This place is a hidden behind the big M&S near Selfridges. The menu is limited, could do with a few more items. The food is amazing and service is excellent. No Indians serving the food only the chefs. The place is always packed but worth the wait. little expensive but it is central London rents.
went lunch this Sat.....could walk in...was only half full....and only street kitchen option was open....Our starters were chicken samosa chaat, chilly Paneer and Chicken Lolypops......Railway lamb curry and Machrian for main course with chai....with Kulfis as dessert....must say all food tasted "authentic"...which means like the restaurants in India would taste and not the Bangaldeshi-Indian that is normally found in UK.. ..service OK...price OK given the central London location. On the flipside....no option to offer a hotter / spicier version and the menu relatively small for an Indian restaurant
They have really well chosen dishes out of indian cuisine and they taste really good too. Must try the Dhokla and ofcourse the Chai ! Staff is really chilled and relaxed which is a good thing for us, they chat and are very well trained.
Nice Indian restaurant, although I had to settle for the Street Food Menu over the maincourse as i got late, my review is mostly on the street food section-
Food is delicious and full of Indian spicy flavour. The Street food is not traditional Indian, but has a certain fusion twist to it. The ambience is funky and has popular indian elements infused in it.
Worth a visit for Indian Food with a twist!
Roti Chai authentic hot indian desi mouthwatering food you can get when you are walking and shopping in the cold evenings of London! When you enter the restaurant you are given two options- either quick eats just to grab some finger food when you do not have much time or their fine dining experience downstairs. The ambience, light setting and the food aroma will give you the exact feel of a typical fast food restaurants back in India say Bombay ir Delhi. The staffs are very friendly and you need to catch hold of them they are mostly running around as this place is usually busy always. Needless to say your orders will reach your table within minutes after you place them. We tried the bhel puri, dahi papdi chat,gobi manchurian and idli sambar. The dahi papdi chat and idli sambar were out of the world. The other two were just average. We are yet to try the fine dining experience and lot of other items on their menu which we will do around the next time.
Great from start to finish! The chaat and masala chai are amazing done to authentic perfection. The place gets booked up very quickly as there's a real dedication to service and a memorable dining experience every time!
Roti Chai was an experience in itself! The street food, and the daal-roti, made me stop missing ghar ka khana for a meal! However, the real treat was the Kulfi!
Delicious food, great ambience.. An amazing experience!
A must try Indian restaurant if you are staying in or visiting London.
They do not take reservations so be prepared to wait in a long queue. The price of which is actually worth it.
Must try -
Butter chicken - very very close to the authentic Indian butter chicken (who can tell this better than an Indian ;))
Lachcha paratha
Seekh Kebabs
Pistachio Kulfi in dessert
The place definitely deserves a next visit :)
Roti Chai is a restaurant of two section, upper floor Is a street food canteen/café, and the downstairs is a formal dining space. Interesting menu that features the best of India. This place makes for the perfect post-Oxford Circus shopping treat.My favourites : Samosa Chaat, Paani puri, Bhelpuri and Chilli paneer. The cocktails are well made and the service s swift !
A warm and friendly welcome with fantastic customer service. Always great, tasty food served piping hot- just the way we like it. Would definately recommend. We have been many times and it has consistently exceeded our expectations.
How great, street food settings along with a speedy service. The food was great and the menu variety had a nice twist to street food settings. We tried a lot as you'll see from the pictures and was so enjoyable.
Situated just off Oxford street close to Selfridges this is great place for Indian Tapas style on top floor and fine dining on bottom floor .Tried Bun Tikki ,Punjabi samosa ,and Chilli Paneer with dal tadka was very nice to taste and hit the right spot .Recommend this to all without hesitation .
Chitralekha Chatterjee
+4.5
Roti Chai is the place for a quick meal if you are tired and hungry after a long day of shopping in oxford street and looking for a Panipuri treat. The Panipuri is really great . The ambiance is simple and busy .
I have enjoyed the kulfi more than ever here .
Must Have : Pani Puri , Agni Wings, Railway Lamb curry,.
Not so Great : The Dosa didn't taste great
Note : its a busy place and do not really expect to spend a quite evening here . It is more like eat and rush back to shopping.
If you want a cafe style Indian meal - Roti Chai is a modern Indian kitchen.
We ordered the Bhel Puri, Sev puri, Bun Kebab, Bun Chilli Chicken, Agni Wings (not so spicy 🌶 if you can handle) and for the mains we got a dal Tarka and Railway Lamb curry.
It's a busy place all day mostly, so the staff doesn't have much time due - food is good so rest doesn't matter much.
Good place for a quick meal.
On looking for some food options nearby to where we were, I found this amazing Indian eatery on Zomato and decided to give it a try. It was the best decision we made that day.
This place has quirky interiors, helpful staff and great food; all that one needs for a happy meal.
We called for a Chicken Bun Kebab, a Papri Chaat and a Macher Jhol (Bengali Kasundi Mustard Fish)
The Chicken Bun Kebab was polished in no time; chunks of fresh chicken tossed in Indian spices filled into a bun with some great flavoured chutneys. The Papri Chaat was fresh and delicious too. The Macher Jhol tasted amazing with fresh chunks of fish melting in a bengali style gravy.
We also called for a Chocolate tart for dessert and this tasted great as well.
I would highly recommend this place and would also like to add that their meat and chicken is Halal for those looking for Halal food options in the city.
I first heard of roti chai a couple of years ago , unfortunately I had left London by then. But coming back to London and I had this restaurant on my places to visit list. It's a very nice (and busy) place which offers awesome
Indian street food! I went there with my friend who was already a regular and loves this place a lot. Some of my fav dishes are - aloo papdi chaat, chana masala, paneer chilli and not to forget the masala chai - never enough with 1 glass. I always go for 2!! For non-veggies - they do good chicken biryani and if you're up for some fire in your belly then try the Agni fire chicken wings!
I'll rate this 4.5/5! A must visit if you're craving for Indian street food in London !
This restaurant deserves its reputation. We ate in the Dining Room downstairs and it was a refreshing change from the usual Indian restaurant presentation. Gone are the poppadoms and pickles and the 40-50 dishes usually seen on a menu. There are seven or eight choices for starters, mains and sides. Between the three of us, we had seven different dishes, not including rice and naan and every one of these dishes was top class. Beautifully tender chicken, inventive spiced aubergine and crispy paneer along with a vegetable duo of chick peas in sauce and a cauliflower and potato fry. Good ambience, friendly but unintrusive staff...will be at the first opportunity.
Roti Chai is one of my favorite Indian eateries in London. They were one of the pioneers of the Urban Indian dining scene, which was otherwise quite dated.
They offer a great street kitchen designed in a canteen style on the first floor with some of the best Indian street food variety you can imagine and everything tastes yum! My favorites are their Dhai Papdi Chaat and Chilli Paneer and of course their Cutting Chai.
They have a formal dining hall on the lower floor, which offers a completely different experience and menu. Designed with great taste and finesse offering a fuller menu.
The staff and service at this restaurant are particularly nice. All of their staff is very well trained, friendly and makes some great recommendations.
A must try if you dig new age Indian dining with authentic taste.
So there's this place I've been going to regularly for the past coupla years, that I haven't told any of you about. It's in Marylebone just round the corner from my office, and it's so good I've been keeping it secret. But I thought it was time to share it...so you can all experience the i n c r e d i b l e samosas and roti bread that make me go all weak at the knees. The Roti Chai Street Kitchen is hidden on a backstreet, and really needs to be shouted about.
Stopped by for dinner. Took a while to get served, but it was busy. The food was absolutely amazing. Had some of the best curry I've ever tasted. Really good atmosphere. Worth a visit.
Lovely authentic indian food! Not the usual you see but really delicious! I tried the dining room and everything was really good! The lamb shank is amazing as well as the tempura shrimp and fried paneer! Yum!
Roti chai is one of the best places if you want to eat some nice indian food. It has 2 sections , one for street food and the other for fine dinning. I happened to try both. The food is yummmyy. But its a bit over priced, very expensive. The quantity is very very less. Nice place. Staff is sweet but they should do something about the quantity.
Aptly suffices to my Indian flavours need. Had to travel a long distance for this and it was worth it. No need to say, the kulfi was outstanding.
Well sitting in London and getting the taste of India itself makes a great difference,the ambience is good,warm n hearty welcome,I had my lunch one afternoon,i must say they serve frdsh n tasty food!!!!
Indian Foodie In London
+3.5
delicious food and ambience - very friendly service. The place is a bit pricey and I thought their menu options were limited. Also the portions are very small - you probably would have to order 2 curries for your lunch!
Quietly tucked away behind Oxford Street, this funky Indian street food eatery really but the spot for a quick lunch. Had the pulled chicken bun which was well-spiced, abundant with chicken and incredibly satisfying overall, although the bottom bun was too oily. Service was good, recommend a visit
Halal! What a lovely place to grab a selection of appetising, tasty grub for lunch.
Its street food style. Dishoom style food, but dare i say its better.
Lunch menu is simple with mouth-watering dishes. I must highly recommend the fiery wings. Absolute delight but not for the faint hearted. The sauce, texture and the heat is mind blowing. The whole concept is brilliant.
However, they have a formal dining experience hidden downstairs. Bar etc well presented. Im sure they have an evening menu too.
All in all brilliant, loved it.
Roti Chai was on my radar ages ago from when they competed in the inaugural Ribstock competition. Their spiced rib was spectacular and I’ve been meaning to try out the restaurant ever since. The venue has two parts – a casual street food café on the ground level and a more formal restaurant setting on the lower floor. Each space has a different menu (sadly you can’t order from the café if you are in the restaurant or vice versa) so its worth taking a look at both to make sure you book into your preference. The general cuisine is Indian (no surprise there) but the chef has put a modern twist on a number of the dishes and distilled the concept down to the pure bold flavours without any of the accompanying oiliness you may come to expect after going through the Brick Lane gauntlet.
Unassumingly tucked away behind the frenzy of Oxford Street, you’ll find a laid back Indian street kitchen where you can cool your heels over chai and chaat, tasty savoury snacks. Their papri chaat is my favourite this side of Bombay, potatoes and chickpeas festooned with lashings of sweetened yogurt and tamarind chutney, sitting atop a bed of crisp wheat wafers. The pani puri is also good here, hollow semolina shells you stuff with the potato-chickpea mash, before dousing over with a muddy looking but moreishly tangy ‘jal jeera’ water.
What Roti chai lacks is variety, the food is average, the ambiance is descent and the service is good.
We'd ordered chilly paneer, chole and Roti and the same was well cooked just like mum's food.
Food - 4/5
Ambiance - 3/5
Service - 3.5/5
Value for money - 4/5
Must recommend it to all the people wanting to try out Indian food and to those who miss food back home.
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Roti Chai, tucked away on a side street, from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, serves up cuisine specialising in Indian Street Food, primarily emulating that of Indian Railway Canteen Food. Shown here is the Lollipop Chicken, Aloo Tikka Bun and Railway Lamb Curry. The chicken lollipop; although nice and moist with a crusty coating, the spices lacked richness. The lamb in the curry was tender and absorbed the rustic flavour of the sauce. Even though the dish brought merriment to my stomach, it still lacked the authentic vibrant, rich flavours that are truly synonymous with street food. The aloo tikka bun was a disappointment; lacking the raw spices and seasoning. Although the portions are intended to be small, we did feel some dishes were over priced, as you do tend to get less for your money. In our humble opinion, even though Roti Chai did provide a good experience, we felt there is more hype over substance. We believe that it lacks in adhering to its own mantra; in providing an authentic, rustic, rich flavoursome experience that you would expect from true Indian street food cuisine. Roti Chai needs to embrace its true Indian heritage & not dilute the flavours of its dishes so to appease a western palate.
Having a Mum that makes delicious homemade curries means that I have a low tolerance to sub-par Indian food when eating out. In my continued quest to search London for a good curry, I stumbled upon Roti Chai. Sitting behind the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street boasts the two-fold Indian restaurant; two-fold because it doubles as an upstairs street kitchen and a downstairs restaurant...The restaurant has certainly done justice to Indian cuisine with authentic Indian cooking which is spiced and flavorsom. The dining room offers a cosy and relaxed atmosphere and the ambiance is perfect for a nice evening meal.
One starts missing spicy Indian food whenever away from India and that's exactly what happened with me when I was in London. I met up a friend and asked her to take me to some place where we could get Indian food and that's how we landed at Roti Chai. It's a spacious restaurant with the interiors done up really well and tastefully. This restaurant serves indian street food as well asnorth indian and muglai cuisine. We almost ordered everything from the Indian street food menu - aloo papri chaat, samosa chaat, amritsari burger, pani puri, dal tarkha, veg pulao, steam rice, bombay bhel and raita. We did feel that the portions were small nevertheless the@ authentic taste more than made up for it..!! We ended the meal by ordering a glass of hot masala chai and a pistachio kulfi stick. The experience of eating Indian food in foreign land couldn't have got better than this. Thanks Roti Chai. It was a pleasure eating at your restaurant!
One of the best Indian fine dining restaurants in London. Although the portions were small, the food overall was great. Especially the chaat, it was just as good as the chaat you get in india.
I went here with our entire cricket team and boy were we treated to some delicious Indian dishes. This is one place where the vegetarians can enjoy a meal prepared with the same grandeur that you normally find with non vegetarian meals.
The decor and branding of the place is very unique and it does deliver the same with its food. Great ambiance and lovely food. The only thing is it is slightly overpriced.
Great desi style good, portions were appropriate for one person. Some of the dishes were very spicy but nevertheless tasty. The restaurant itself had great decor and vibe inspired by Pakistani truck art.
I can't believe that I didn't write anything on my favorite restaurant in London😍
I can literally eat everyday in it and enjoying it like it's my first time.
We order for appetizers: chicken lollipop, Parsi chicken farcha, Aloo papri chat, Agne fire wings & vegetable Samosa.
Main course: railway lamb curry & Aloo Gobi.
sweet: highly recommended "Kulfi/pistachio"
Every dish is amazingly delicious 😩❤️
Finally good Indian food! The portions are reasonable and the food is very delicious. There is a waiting for about 25 minutes if you don't reserve a table beforehand however, you can order drinks at the bar while you wait.
The service was very prompt and the servers were very polite and helpful. I loved how they were giving attention to all their customers despite of the crowd.
Absolutely love the location(behind Oxford street) food and the service.
The only problem with dining alone in this restaurant is that you can't try more dishes. It would be a great place to go with friends and try all the small plates. Food is flavourful and service is attentive without being suffocating. Would recommend the bun chilli chicken and the chicken samosa chaat.
Deepak Kalwani(Vegetarian)
+4.5
Indian street food located just behind Oxford street. Yes and I loved it. We were in a mood to have some snacks and ended up over here. Great presentation and cleanliness. We had the pani puri which was superb and neat. We also had the bun tikki , idli sambar , aloo pappri chaat amazing , Hakka chili paneer , which was quite good too and spicy and she pistachio kulfi on a stick. I personally enjoyed the pani puri and the chili paneer. Overall a 4.5 star.
Order:
- Road & Rail:
• Railway Lamb Curry
• Pulusu Chicken
- Sweet:
• Pistachio Kulfi
Located a short walking distance behind Selfridge's, this little joint serves fusion Indian food - authentic with a twist.
The decor is funky; service is slightly haphazard, but the staff is polite & friendly.
I came across roti chai after a late night stroll on oxford st one day and was pretty impressed with this quaint little space! Their masala chai is on point (I don't usually order 4 cups back to back), and their staff is really friendly too!
Found just behind Oxford Street this venue provides authentic indian street food. The basement floor is more of a formal setting bug the ground floor is where the vibe is. Funky colourful decor, great selection of both non-veg and veg dishes. Try the bhel and chat.
Roti chai went there to have chai with 3 friends of mine and had a good time. Interiors are done in a very different and unique manner. Keep it up.
What an awesome place! Never gets past starters, the Bombay Bhel Puri, the Chicken Lollipops and the Vegetable Samosa is more than adequate! But the Angi Fire Wings are HOT!
Perfect Indian street food. Came here without a reservation we were seated quickly by the friendly staff, despite how busy it already was.
The retro style of the restaurant is very effective - posters etc. (some in Hindi) scattered around.
There is a good mix of dishes from different places in India, and we over-ordered, as it was all great.
The food arrived very quickly, and it worked well to share all the dishes. Don't underestimate the desserts.
Overall, a great street food restaurant.
Roti Chai - Indian street food just near Selfridges. Go to the upstairs, it's far more interesting than the lower ground floor which serves more conventional dishes. It's great for vegetarians and fish eaters and does Indian "street" food. The food is varied and spicy and works well as sharing dishes. The flavourings are good and not afraid to be bold. Interesting cocktails too.
It's noisy though and you can't book upstairs but it's a great place to unwind and have a reasonable meal after a heavy session at Selfridges.
Addicted. To say this is good is an understatement - I took my mum, a native from Calcutta and she's addicted and wants to go back at the soonest opportunity. I completely understand, as I too along with everyone I have taken there have been blown away by the quality and flavours coming out of the kitchen - this is no mean feat - Hats off to the Chefs and team at Roti Chai - please can you open in Muswell Hill?
Cool place. Almost like the Indian Wagamama! Modern aesthetic. This place serves Indian street food upstairs (highly recommended) and more familiar restaurant meals downstairs, although we went for the street food. Good quality, and friendly staff, I'm definitely hoping to introduce some people to this place!
Great new spot. Food is fantastic. Particularly enjoyed the chili paneer and 'tikki' buns. Service was excellent too - staff were both knowledgeable and very friendly. Will definitely go back.
Yummy food, good atmosphere & a bit hectic just what I'd expect from "street food" restaurant.
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Lunch at Roti Chai. Met a friend who was on his way to States and was holed up in one of those plush Hotels nearby. He knows the area well and I usually leave it to him to decide where we go and eat. This time I took the initiative and opted for a light lunch at Roti Chai. Fantastic decision.
Loved the décor which combines a light industrial feel with nice touches of Indian signage. High ceilings and big glass front give it an openness that belies the fact that it is hidden behind M&S on a quiet street. The staff were young, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
All very good but it is the food we came for and fortunately the food took the experience to the next level.
We tried to eat almost everything and each dish seemed to get better and better. I remember 4 of the dishes.
Chicken Lollipops : Succulent chicken with a light kick and a lamb burger that melts in your mouth. It is a "mini burger" which is why there was no guilt attached to having another one.
For two African men to be impressed by a vegetarian dish takes something special. Some may not be able to handle the chilli element of the Hakka Chilli Paneer but if you can then you will not be disappointed. Samosas are a very simple concept but for some reason very hard to get spot on. These were spot on.
All in all a great find just off Oxford street which is reasonably priced and delivers.
Only question now is when does the swanky looking downstairs part open.
I NEED a sister restaurant to open in east lonodn!. I met 3 friends for dinner at Roti Chai last night, work meant I was late and by the time I arrived they had already devoured half the menu. Luckily the food had tickled their taste buds and they were all smiling and ready to order more.
Last night was busy, with the tables full and people queuing at the doors. The design and feel of the restaurant, high ceilings, exposed metal work and light but thoughtful design (I particularly liked the headlights adorning the main wall) meant that it still felt relaxed and roomy. The atmosphere was lively with everyone clearly enjoying the food.
On the food we sampled almost everything and it was all fantastic. Of particular note:
Parri chat - delicious and refreshing
Parsi chicken farcha - moorish
Punjabi Tikki wala mini burgers - pack with flavour.
My only complaint is that it is too far from my flat and office, but this wont stop me coming back.
The lower ground ‘Dining Room’ mostly serves curry based dishes and is only open in the evenings. The look here is industrial urban and a tad more formal but still very relaxed.
If I had to describe the food at Roti Chai in one word, it would be - 'moreish'. I was never sure if 'moreish' was actual word and had been hesitant to use it but in this case, it's rather apt since it's an casual way of saying the food at Roti Chai tasted so good that you keep wanting more!
Mama duck insisted that the Bhel Puri – described as puffed rice mix with tangy tamarind sauce – was really good. I must say she wasn’t wrong, the rice was still crunchy, whilst the tamarind was a good balance of sweet & sour. If I were to be overly critical, I’d say that the dish needed to be left a little longer so that some of the rice is bordering on soggy whilst the rest is crunchy. Next up was our Bun Kebab – we asked for this without the actual bread. Described on the menu as Punjabi ‘tikki walla’ mini burgers, we were expecting a few small burgers, but instead ended up with one burger on a bed of lettuce. The meat was extremely well-flavoured & cooked. The sweetness of the tamarind sauc
. Roti Chai is two restaurants in one. “Street food” upstairs and a more conventional Indian restaurant below. I’ve never managed to make it downstairs though, so this is all about the street. And I expect that the irony of offering street food , in a W1 postcode, is lost on the owners. Much like a two-year “pop-up” it doesn’t have the ring of authenticity.
Roti Chai – Indian Street Food just off Oxford Street! First of all, we ate upstairs in the ‘street kitchen’ part of Roti Chai. It’s what Roti Chai is best known for and it was a great experience. I’ve been checking some of the reviews and there is a marked price difference between the informal service upstairs and the rather more lush restaurant downstairs which is only open in the evenings. Arriving on a very damp weekday lunchtime, I was really grateful for the fennel and mint tea. I managed to drink my way through three pots of the stuff during our meal and would have bought some to take away had it been on sale. But instead, we ordered a selection of street food and a couple of main dishes and settled down to eat. Most of the street food is priced between £3.00 and £5.00 and our selection of three dishes was more than adequate for us both as a starter. Bhel Puri was beautifully presented, light and very moreish.
The latest street food joint, this one round the back of Selfridges, to pay a passing nod to the Indian railway cafes and their magpie like borrowing of cultural and culinary influences. Casual table settings and a selection
London will never be the kind of city where you can simply wander into the nearest restaurant and be reasonably assured of a good meal; it is not Tokyo, it is not Madrid, and New York too probably has us beat on the Tourist Trap Test. But only the most stubborn nostalgist would argue that things haven't massively improved here recently. Think about it - how many restaurants that have closed over the last few years do you still mourn? Perhaps Eastside Inn , maybe Kastoori . And over the same period, how many new ones could you now not live without? It's impossible to imagine Soho without Spuntino, Hackney without Brawn, Bermondsey without José. While the flashy big-name openings get the international headlines (and yes, the odd blog post ), it's too easy to overlook the change happening across the board. Witness, in particular, the revolution that street food vans have brought to budget dining - a few years ago the notion that a world-class West Coast style burger could be purchased fr
Amazing Indian street food. Went for lunch and had almost all the chaat varieties on their menu. The chicken samosa chaat and the pani puri are great and as authentic as they can get.
Awesome Indian street food .. Went there for lunch and had a variety of dishes to try .. The food was yummy but too spicy ..
Service was good and Staff were friendly
Awesome Indian street food.. we ordered almost everything from the menu and eveything was good.
but bit expensive..and very expensive if compared to prices in India
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At this meal we sat in the downstairs dining room, which was a little less frenetic than the upstairs room but still completely full of diners quite early in the evening. There is a short wine list with bottles such as Emile Petit Chablis 2013 at £45 compared to a retail price of £15, Tin Pot Hot Sauvignon Blanc 2012 at £38 for a label with a shop price of £12, and Taittinger champagne at £80 for a fizz that you can buy in the high street for £35.
Goan chilli prawns came with roasted garlic, a little coconut rice and a garnish of samphire. The prawns were very good indeed, tender and having an enjoyably spicy marinade (14/20). Bengali crab and fish cake were flavoured with onion seeds and cumin, the outside crisp and the filling having a respectable amount of crab flavour, all with a beetroot sauce (13/20).
Chicken tikka malai was tender, the meat having nicely absorbed the spices of the marinade (13/20). Potato with curry leaf had excellent texture and a subtle flavour from the curry leaves (14/20). Lamb kebabs had very good texture (13/20), as did a palak paneer curry (13/20). Naan bread was also supple and well made (13/20).
Service was excellent, and the bill came to £38 a head including beer and mineral water to drink. I really enjoyed my meal tonight, the dishes carefully made and representing fair value, and the atmosphere of Roti Chai was as lively as ever.
Authentic Indian street food experience! No fusion or adaptations and far better than places that claim to provide pure Bombay cafe experience. Food is awesome and decor fools you to be somewhere in India. Roti Chai Milkshake was surprisingly amazing. Their snack menu rocks! True flavour of Indian street and Railway food outside India.
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Usually when I leave an Indian restaurant I feel unpleasantly stuffed and vow only to eat lettuce for the next few days (obviously I don't end up sticking to it). Roti Chai, however, is quite different. Dishes are small as the idea is to try a few dishes from the street section and a few from the road and rail section.
My first impressions were strong; upon entrance I was hit with the pleasantly powerful aroma of spices that instantly took me back to my India trip a few years ago. Another good sign was that it was busy when we went at the unusual time of 5pm for a late lunch/early dinner.
Before ordering we were brought a bowl of chilli cashew nuts that were unbelievably tasty, so much so that my fellow diner took the remaining nuts home.
We ordered vegetable samosas, papri chaat (wheat crisps, chickpeas, yoghurt, potato, chutney), lamb curry, steamed rice, chicken lollipops (basically a very tasty chicken goujon).
I didn't like the samosas; there was something sour in them that put me off. Samosas aside I thought the food was excellent. The papri chaat was wonderful as it was so interesting; the yoghurt was very slightly sweet but still savoury enough to complement the potato and chickpeas. The lamb curry was again excellent! The sauce was so tasty and moreish and wasn't heavy in the slightest and the lamb was succulent. The chicken lollipops were cooked to perfection, crunchy on the outside but not too dry on the inside, and they were served with a great sweet and sour type sauce for dunking.
Having extremely fond memories of drinking masala chai in the Himalayas, I didn't even need to look at the other options on the tea menu. I was keen to recreate my Himalayan experience there and then.
It was, as expected, superb; sweet, warming and with a kick. It was the perfect end to my meal and prepared me for the treacherous walk to the tube in the dark and rainy outdoors.
Roti Chai is fantastic, and very reasonably priced at £37 for two people.
A highly recommended place if you are looking for authentic Indian food.
North Indian dishes are specialty if you are a fan!
Would recommend making seat reservations before hand.
Roti chai -it's an Indian restaurant off Oxford street.The cuisine is great with a very different way of presentation and is known for the chaats.Avoid going on Mondays since they have a fixed menu on Mondays
Though this place is situated in an odd location, once you are inside, this place is a wonderful experience. This was my second visit to this place and it was as good as the first one. The food was excellent, especially the chicken 65 and seekh kebab which was cooked to perfection. The ambience is great and quite comfortable. The service is pretty efficient as well.
It is not a traditional restaurant but this place offers some really good Indian street food. They serve some really good snacks. In addition to it, the desserts served by them are of very high quality. I had chicken curry which was delicious. The dessert was also a brilliant choice. The prices were in a fairly reasonably range and I would suggest you all to try this place. Definitely worth a visit.
As it was the weekend this place was rather busy! Being only two they managed to seat us fairly soon enough. The interiors and decor of the lower floor is akin to a tapas restaurant while the basement is the classic Indian place. Whatever we ordered was delicious. As we ordered a couple of things, I got to taste quite a bit. The bhel was my favorite. The portions were good size for the price. A special mention to the varied vegetarian options they house.
This place takes quite some effort to reach but is definitely worth it. There are two floors at this restaurant with different focuses - street and formal. We were seated on the upper floor and were served very delectable food items. The bhel, the puffed rice and fish curry are things you must try! The service was only above average and the staff seemed to lack organisation. At one point of time, they forgot my food. I will be returning here again.
The interiors of this place were fantastic! It was very modern and chic. Making it better was the excellent service with very attentive staff. All the items we tried from the menu were delicious and my favorite was the paneer and pepper kebabs. Every dish was packed with flavors. In my opinion, the cocktails could be a little less sweet however, it was a wonderful experience.
I visited this place with a friend and it was a good meal!
The starters were so delicious and the mains even better. The chicken curry for mains was full of flavor and the chicken done to perfection. The staff was so helpful and allowed us to sample two curries before making a choice. We had an enjoyable glass of Pinot as well.
The place has an impressive selection in food. Stopped by this place for a lunch and was well satiated and pleased with the food. The bring each flavor out in the dishes which is very enjoyable! Only downside is they mention the portion big enough for sharing however to us the portions felt small!
I went to this restaurant on Sunday during lunchtime. It was not quite packed and I found a table easily. For starters, I had agni wings whereas for the mains I had a lamb burger with tamarind sauce. The whole meal was awesome and very filling. The service was pretty quick and I was out of the restaurant with a nice lunch. The quality of food was also up to the mark. I would recommend you all to definitely visit this restaurant and I assure that you won't find very long queues.
This place is divided into two floors with two concepts! upstairs is the "street food" section and downstairs is the restaurant. Went twice to this place and was served and attended well both the times! The meals both sections offer are delicious and tempting! Service was prompt and attentive even on a busy day! Surely returning!
If you are really in love with Indian cuisine, then this is the place to be. I had chicken lollipop as starters which was super yummy. They also have a set menu excluding dairy and wheat as many people here are allergic to it. The atmosphere and interiors are comfortable for a laid back meal. Its not even too expensive and has a varied selection of dishes in their menu.
I liked most of the dishes at this restaurant, but there were a few that I did not like. The staff is hospitable and friendly. The ambiance and the atmosphere on the ground floor is also amazing. I like the place so much so that I have been back 3 times to try different items on the menu. Looking forward for the basement restaurant to open.
This is great Indian place for some authentic Indian street food. I always order a few of my favourites, including chicken lollipops, mango kulfi etc apart form the other items on the menu.The food is nice and the place has the Indian street food theme too. The service is warm and friendly and are exceptionally good when you take people with prams.
We went here for an afternoon lunch sometime ago, and absolutely loved our experience at the street cafe. The food was delicious and flavoursome, and the service was quick and efficient. The dinner in the basement is also something I would recommend. since the setting and reasonable prices would make for a great evening. We ordered the Chicken 65, along with our bread, rice and spinach, with a few other things. The whole meal was so delicious, it is going to be hard to try anything else the next time I visit.
This place won't disappoint you in any aspect.
The food was very tasty in fact I felt like I'm eating something my mother made ( so it had to be yummy)
The service was also very good and the staff was pretty much friendly.
This place is pretty cheap too , so one should not be worried about spending a lot for having a good meal.
A nice Indian street food Restaurant in London.
The food is delicious and is reasonable priced.
The portions are more than adequate.The masala chai is delicious.
If you wish to try something different without burning a hole in your pocket, then do visit this place.Totally recommended.
Had a wonderful experience.
Some amazing food with very authentic flavors. Everyone I have taken there has loved every bit of it. The quality of the food served is exceptional. The portions they serve are great too. The ambiance is very enjoyable making the already good food so much more delicious.
I really hope for them to open up in Muswell Hill.
I pretty much like the ambiance here , the atmosphere was very lively and the metal work that they have done with this place is also appreciable.
The food was amazingly delicious, and I could not stop myself from ordering more.
Despite of the fact that this place was busy , the service that they provide you is amazing.
Highly recommended.
This place has a great concept. They serve, Indian street food on the top of the joint and more typical meals downstairs. Quite a distinct idea and very organized as well. I chose to have the street food and it was great. The quality of all of it was superb. The staff was also very helpful and kind.
I recommend you to try the floor upstairs as it much more captivating than the ground floor which offers more ordinary and traditional items. The place is appropriate for vegetarians and fish eaters as well. It also serves spicy Indian street food with a lot of variety. The flavours are bold and innovative. The place can be a bit boisterous and you cannot reserve a table on the upper floor, however, the place continues to be great to relax and provide a good meal.
Despite the fact that this place was busy with crowd hustling and bustling in, we were seated effectively by the staff which was very friendly. Good training does do wonders! Having a great mix of dishes from different laces from India, we over indulged ourselves. The service was quick and we were happy with our dishes.
This place will give you very amazing time just because of the staff , they are very helping and they will help you with whole heart in whatever condition that you will be facing.
The food is amazing and full of flavors.
The ambiance is also very good , I would definitely recommend this place.
I threw my birthday party here and everyone was very delighted. The service was very good and the I liked their management too , I felt very special by the warm welcome of the waiters.
I really liked Chicken 65 here , if you are planning to go here , you must try it.
This place is a nice Indian restaurant around London. The restaurant is spread over two floors, the top floor offering mouthwatering Indian street food and the lower floor being a more posh Indian restaurant. The atmosphere on both these floors is very aptly quite different .The food is great too.
The food that I had at this place was really awesome. I decided to order a snack and must say that it was pretty amazing. I had the watery Indian bread also known as Paani Puri. It was really good and had all the flavours that one can hope for.
With a fascinating front window, this place is an inviting restaurant in its league. From my visit here, I can honestly conclude that they are out there to give good quality service for Indian street food in Central London. Having two floors, this restaurant has a different setting on each floor.
Roti chai is a very well done up place divided in 2 floors. The ground floor has a counter were the sell Indian food items like Kurkure , Frooti , Thumbs up etc. There is seating both on the ground and lower ground floor.
The food at Roti chai is very close to the street food served in Delhi.(Hailing from Delhi , its a big thing for me to say this) . The other good thing about Roti Chai is it is not limited to food from one specific region of India.
My favourites starters to order at Roti chai are Pani puri , Samosa and papdi chaat.
Their Butter chicken , panner pasanda and tarka daal are my recommended mains with some roti. Their idli sambar was also quite good .Try the kulfi if you are fond of Indian desserts.
The place is a bit expensive but then its in central London.
Went here with a mate, our second visit.
I've had loads of Indian food, coming from Birmingham, and this is one of the best and tastiest! Not too hot which means you can taste the gorgeous flavours.
It was incredibly busy downstairs with a lovely buzzy atmosphere.
I had crab fish cakes followed by fish curry. The colours and flavours were amazing - a previous reviewer said 'moreish' and that's spot on ! Nice wines too.
I'll defo be back for more.
Was not aware of this Indian gem situated in the hearts of London till the day i walked across it.
Kurkure, parle g, frooti.....on the counter take you straight back to India,
The restaurant is divided in 2 floors , upper one for families and get together - informal and lower one is bit formal type and is very stylish.
There is something for everyone with only draw back is that it isn't cheap.
Serviceis prompt.
The Restaurant has a vast offer of cocktails and soft drinks. I recommend the samosas with the chutneys they serve is super tasty. Papdi chaat here is divine!! Food was flavourful and rotis were hot and fresh. Unlike other restaurants they don't joke about spices- if its mentioned spicy- believe it!
Excellent experience. Highly recommended.
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Roti Chai, a nicely done up Indian restaurant located just off of Oxford Street! If you're a fan of traditional Indian street food, then this is a must go! From my experiences and visits of indian restaurants around London, I've found it extremely difficult to find a nice place that serves authentic street food, until i went to roti chair! The papdi and alloo tikki chaat were 2 of my favourite dishes of the night by far! Definitely made me feel as though I was back home! Besides that, the crispy and perfectly cooked samosas had me wanting more.
The best thing about this restaurant is that they dont serve food from only one particular region of India, instead they have a mixture of everything! Due to this, for our mains, we decided to try as much as possible! The butter chicken was literally so beautifully cooked with the perfect balance of spice that all of us just wanted more. The paneer pasanda was also another favourite. We ordered a mixture of indian flat breads to accompany the curries, which really did make all the difference!
Overall the experience here was lovely and will definitely be going back again!
This place reminds me of the Indian restaurants in Delhi . They serve some mouth watering vegetarian as well as meat dishes . The lamb curry with naan was delicious . My other favorites here include chicken lollipops , Hakka paneer and papri chaat . This place is good for some light street food (chaat) as well as proper heavy meal such as curry , breads , dal and rice dishes .
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The Halal: Chicken and Lamb are halal. Alcohol is served here but there is no pork on the menu currently.
The Place: This Indian street kitchen found on Portman Mews South, behind bustling Oxford street is a great pick-me-up after a day of feet-aching shopping or if you fancy grabbing a quick bite. Rohit Chugh (ex-Goldman Sach’s trader) is the brains behind the operation. The Street food part of the restaurant is a bright and colourful canteen-style space upstairs. Downstairs is the formal dining room which serves traditional curries – I’ve been told they’re nothing special and regardless, I have a penchant for street food!
The Food: A delectable selection of street snacks (and with the assurance of not acquiring the infamous Delhi-belly!) For the veggies, a variety of spicy chaats – the bhel puri and papri chaat are particularly good.
The dhokla, a gujrati rice and chickpea cake, was well-presented but the dense consistency left me feeling disappointed.
The hakka chilli paneer, an indo-chinese favourite, was hot, hot, hot! If you can handle your spice then it’s definitely worth a try, though I’ve noticed the portion seems to be shrinking every time I visit.
For the carnivores, the Keralan chicken lollipops are finger-licking good. The ‘Buns’- punjabi mini burgers come with three fillings: aloo tikki (spiced potato patty), lamb chapli kebab or saucy chicken pieces and all have lots of raw onions – just as you would expect from the streetside cafes in Mumbai! It does not make for attractive eating and using fingers is a must- you have been warned!
Wash the lot down with a glass of hot masala chai- blended with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and clove. The perfect end to a meal- especially since we had no space left
The Price: £15-20 per person
The Verdict: A quick fix - cheap and cheerful, fast service, not fussy and overall yummy. Perfect for sharing with friends and family- not the correct ambience if you’re looking for a romantic meal.
OMG! Roti Chai was my first love in London. I went back so often to it when I was working in the city that the manager - Vikas started recognising my voice every time id call in.
It has two floors and two different menus as you would know. That I think is the only bummer cos there is always and internal tussle on which menu to humour... you know! the food on both floors is so damn awesome. The street food is pure love. Uff! the spicy paneer chinese style starter dish is absolutely diving. I'm salivating!
Just go there people. Ull love it.
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If I had to describe the food at Roti Chai in one word, it would be - 'moreish'. I was never sure if 'moreish' was actual word and had been hesitant to use it but in this case, it's rather apt since it's an casual way of saying the food at Roti Chai tasted so good that you keep wanting more!
It's in a great location right behind Marks & Spencers, tucked away from the bustle of Oxford Street and serves up Indian food which is more authentic to me than the thousands of generic curry houses in London. Similar to Dishoom in Covent Garden, the decor invokes a sense of nostalgia and Roti Chai showcases some popular Indian snacks and street food such as Chicken 65, Gobi Manchurian, Chicken Lollipop - the names give you no clue what to expect but trust me, they all taste pretty good.
We sat in the ground floor which has their 'Street Kitchen' menu and is open all day. I think downstairs there's a more formal dining area and a slightly different menu. My favourites were the Chicken Lollipops - spicy Chicken wings served with minty green yogurt sauce and this amazing fried chicken called Parsi Farsha Chicken served with a tangy sauce.
If you've never had Indian chaat before, you must try either the Bhel puri or Papri chaat. I've also tried the Gobi Manchurian and Hakka Chilli Paneer which are Indian-Chinese fusion creations. Some of the dishes are bit small in portion like the Chilli Paneer but overall it's pretty good value for money. I'm keen to try out the downstairs restaurant which is open only for dinner.
So if you're tired from shopping on Oxford Street and looking for somewhere to eat - I highly recommend Roti Chai.
*Confession* - after the writing the review, I started getting serious cravings for the Parsi Farsha chicken and was tempted to go again. So yes,for very 'moreish' Indian food, check out Roti Chai.
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Although situated in a rather strange location on Portman Mews South, a street which I had never noticed before despite its proximity to Oxford Street, Roti Chai is an inviting restaurant with an enticing front window, as well as an exciting interior.
Created by Rohit Chugh, Rot Chai has the aim of bringing quality all day Indian street food to the bustle of central London.
There are two floors to this restaurant, each with a different purpose. The ground floor ‘street kitchen’ is a large bright space situated for casual and quick dining. The menu here offers a lively selection of Indian street food and drinks and the alert young staff keep up the pace with their service. The more extensive menu with the larger main courses is available in the newly opened downstairs ‘dining room’.
This space in open in the evenings only and has a much more seductive layout, with darker wall colours, glamorous lighting and even its own bar.
Both level offer a different but equally good dining experience depending on how hungry and how much time the diner has, but is the menu at the street kitchen on the ground floor that really appeals to my tastes.
Would I Want Seconds?
The menu in the street kitchen space is one in which I would happily order seconds all day long. Covering all the popular urban Indian snacks from across the sub-continent, the Bhel Puris here are moist with beautiful tamarind chutney, the samosas come in large portions and the Gujurati Dhorkras taste almost as good as my home made ones.
Regular readers of my blog will know that my most favourite food is the humble Indian Chaat, and the Papri Chaat at Roti Chai meet my needs with its luscious drownings of yogurt and fresh and zingy tamarind chutney over crunchy what crisps, potatoes and chick peas.
In the downstairs ‘Dining Room’, there is a selection of street food dishes available as starters, though not all of them are offered, so it may be problem if you wanted to try the Bhel Puri.
The menu then extends into larger main courses. These are all curry dishes and include ‘Railway Lamb Curry’, Paneer Pasanda’ and of course the staple ‘Butter Chicken. There are also different types of breads and rice on the menu to accompany the main, as well as a selection of Indian desserts.
Could I Afford Seconds?
The dishes in the street food kitchen all range from about £3 to £7 depending on the size of the dish. The Bhel Puri is £4.20 and the Papri Chaat is £4.80, both good prices for really good dishes. The ‘Bun Kebabs’, essentially mini burgers are on the slightly higher price range.
The main courses in the ‘Dining Room’ are much more expensive in comparison. A 'Seasonal Green Thoran Curry' will cost £9.20 whilst the meaty dishes such as 'Awandhi Lamb Quorma' costs £16.80. Your final bill will be even higher if you indulge in the Indian-inspired cocktails.
With this in mind the Street Kitchen is a much more financially appropriate and valuable for money too.
Overall: 4/5
It’s the food and prices at the ground floor Street Kitchen that give Roti Chai 4/5 on my scale. Although much swankier, the menu in the ‘Dining Space’ on the lower floor doesn't appeal to me as much to my tastes.However I would definitely make this one of my regular places to visit for some glorious street food.
Why Waste Annual Leave?
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Went here for a family dinner this weekend having first visited last year. I remember feeling underwhelmed last time I went or perhaps I just didn't give it the attention it deserved but had an overwhelmingly positive experience this time. We managed to book a table with just a few days notice but were glad to have done so as it was quite busy and bustling when we went. There were a lot of people of Indian origin dining there, which is always a positive sign in an Indian restaurant. The starters were the highlights of the meal especially the perfectly spiced quail and I enjoyed the variety of refreshing non-alcoholic drinks - particularly the one with basil, coconut and a citrus flavour. Our main courses included the butter chicken, which was easily my favourite but also a fish curry, slow cooked lamb and a whole variety of different breads including garlic naan, vegetable kulcha, tandoori roti and an orange zest naan. The slow cooked lamb, which was a special for the night, was mouth wateringly tender but if I had to be overly critical, I would say that it perhaps lacked a bit of spice. I was a little disappointed with the paratha but the garlic naan and orange zest were delicious.
The portions were moderate and we ordered 3 curries between 5 adults, most of whom who had had starters with 1 portion of bread each and 1 rice and this seemed about perfect. we really didn't need to order dessert but when is dessert ever about need?! They took note of the fact that I said we were there for a celebration and brought out a complimentary dessert and 2 cups of masala tea which was a lovely gesture. The chocolate tart came with cinamon cream and was spiced, which I just loved. We also sampled the poached apricots with malai clotted cream, which again had a Persial influence and my sister's masala chai creme brulee was so fantastic she said that none of us actually got to try any!
The service was efficient and despite being told about the turnaround time, no one rushed us out. All in all, for a last minute booking, I was really impressed and tempted to come back. It wasn't cheap but for good quality food in central London on a saturday night, it certainly wasn't unreasonable either.
The upstairs floor serves more streetfood dishes whereas the more formal restaurant is located downstairs. I hope to return here and think it's a great location for dining with friends or family.
This place is a bit hidden off of oxford street but is always full whenever I have gone there. My favourite dish here are Chicken 65, bhel puri, palak papri chaat and the chicken chettinad. The butter chicken is good too but I have had better preparations of this classic dish for sure!
The main issue with this place is that since it is always packed it is very noisy. I have dined both in the basement and the top floor and the top floor is almost always too noisy. The basement is definitely better but then very difficult to get a table here if you come during peak times.
Nice place. Different from normal looking Indian restaurants. Love the kurkure and other chips welcoming you at the entrance. Good taste.
It was such an amazing experience...
Loved the Parle G biscuits....No where else in Central London can you get the quintessential Indian tea snack biscuits !!!
Loved the food too...
Perfect for those Saturday afternoons when you are missing home just a bit too much that Kal Ho Na Ho songs also dont help !!!
Took my French Girlfriend (NOW WIFE) there and she got nuts over the bhajiya and chai !!!
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Will be back soon for more !!!
One of my favourites and great food. Extremely popular place even though it is located out of the main traffic flow. I love the papri chat, chilli paneer, manchurian chicken and kabli chana.
It's really nice to have a great place for indian food near in the heart if London near Selfridges! I love their food, especially their Indo-Chinese Chilli Paneer and chats!
Their service, food, hygiene, presentation and ambience is something many other Asian food joints could learn as to how things are suppose to be done!
Great place ! Went there with a big group of friends today for lunch !! Loved the starters and main course !! Misses for me and the group were : the ginger pineapple mock tail which failed to do the trick ( too strong a taste ) and one of the chapatis being served burnt which was quickly replaced once we pointed that out !! Over all friendly service and amazing place to have food while having fun with friends !!
Ambiance :very modern with a hint of Indian
Food : great
Drinks : okay
Price : I would say about 30 £ / person we had a big group and most of fem were drinking hence it came out way more tho x
This is one of my favourites with good traditional indian food and traditional indian chai.
A very easy going place to eat and somewhere you will go back to time after time.
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I honestly loved the ambiance of the restaurant the most. With kurkure and isabgol welcoming you on the door and railway graffitti on the wall! Very well done on that!
Besides, as far as the food is concerned, the chaat and the other street food, the Railway Lamb Curry, the Maccher Jhol.. all of it was amazing! The price is fair because of their location in my opinion! The portions were decent too compared to another restaurant that is similar (read Dishoom).
The dining area which is in the basement serves good food too, the portions there I thought were a bit smaller for the charge compared to the upper street food floor. So I decided that I would go for the street food section and quickly grab a bite whenever I am around.
I did take some friends to this place, who wanted to try ''Indian'' and we went to the dining hall, the staff is commendable and the service is impeccable! Kudos! It was a very nice experience. I recommend this restaurant if you are not Indian and if you just want to take some guests and have a nice time. I am reluctant to recommend this to the Indian clan who might find the curries a little bit disappointing. But the chaat's and samose's and tikki's and chai are still to die for.
I've been going to Roti chai since the day they opened and am a massive fan of their bun tikki and chai.
As a vegetarian, I've tried every single vego dish on the street kitchen menu (upstairs) and the bhel puri, papdi chaat, samosas, idli sambhar and dhokla are fab! The bread basket is also worth trying if really hungry.
The biryani should NOT be missed!
I've only tried the proper sit down (lower ground) once and loved the food although the menu has changed since so I soft think they make the paneer or potatoes that I loved anymore.
If your near bond street/ marble arch, this place is a must do!
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For all those bored of Dishoom- Roti chai is a great option. Right behind selfridges, this places tucks in great food. There are 2 floors- dining and the street food station. The first glimpse is of the indian lays and biscuits along with indian chaat masala( spice) and traditional sharbat, so you get the feel. We sat in their street food room and the menu offered everything from Indian-chinese dishes to bun tikkis (burgers) to masala chai to traditional dal.
We ordered Manchurian and rice along with their chili paneer along with their andhra chicken. The chili paneer was great and had a nice kick to it with the spiced up green veggies it came with. The manchurian (gobi) reminded us of the indian chinese food we are all used to but I would have to say that this dish lacked a bit of flavour. the spices were toned down probably for the weak stomached. The chicken was tender and classic gravy. The portions are enough for one but with a starter, sharing might be better.
To top it off, the mango kulfi added a great cooling down effect. The cost should be around 15 pounds per person without a drink. I highly recommend for people who love indian food or just want to try a new place for once!
Taste of India. Very newly opened restaurant. We just tried the indian street food but not yet tried the restaurant downstairs.
The menu for the street food was very elaborate and contained most of the popular street food dishes from India from Samosa to Pao Bhaji to Bun Kebab and the list goes on. Do not forget to try their special masala chai.
Not very expensive but a little bit on the higher price but not many restaurants in London serving the same kind and the quality of food under one roof.
Roti Chai restaurant is located in really good location, Truly excellent food, somewhat different to the usual Indian restaurant. Definitely planning back. Good, attentive service . Food excellently cooked with obviously high quality ingredients. We were there on a week day early evening and it was almost full - sign of a good restaurant. Presentation of the food was really well. The service was good too and helpful. The drinks were fab and quality was outstanding too....
We visited this restaurant with two other couples Food was amazing, service was a little slow on the starters but really cant complain. However, recommending mild foods for the kids and providing an endless number of straws to entertain them and made no complaint at the wreckage that was left by the children but this is food on par with that provided starred restaurants such as Benares and much better than cinnamon Club served in the appropriate environment. We will visit this place again and again for sure!
Have never been to their fine dining restaurant...but the indian street food kitchen is a must go.
I really like the masala chai they serve....Chai with bun tikki or parle-g biscuits is a great combination.
The chaats here are quite good.I personally like papri chaat. Dhokla worth trying as well.
You can simply go there for the Chai (tea), in my opinion; I can say with confidence that I haven't had such tea before in London. Absolute smash hit!
The restaurant is menu is quite innovative; they have amalgamated dishes from different parts of India with precision. Try one of the starters especially one of the chaats and the tikkas. We tried the butter chicken and fish, both of which were mouth watering. I am sure you won't find most dishes at your regular Indian restaurant - this place is a must visit.
Firstly always go to the proper meal section downstairs as the quantity of the food served upstairs in the restaurant is pretty small. Secondly this is one of the few places in central London where I can safely say that the taste of the chat is very close to the authentic flavour. Thirdly the butter chicken and the bread basket here is pretty good. Fourthly the service is a little slow so if you are in a hurry this should not be your first choice. And lastly if you do sit in the section upstairs definitely try he aloo tikki burger and do not try the chai as it is very overpriced.
A lovely alternative to a very busy Indian street food restaurant chain, which I won't name as they need no more endorsements. True pleasure to eat the various selection on offer in Roti Chai , they offer the street food menu up stairs where it's a relaxed atmosphere facing outside street and down stairs they have the formal restaurant which has been decorated more elegantly with wider tables in booth style seating. Can't fault any of the food choice from the street food menu, enjoyed all the selections we had. Definitely worth recommending , unfortunately can't talk about the main restaurant food as we hadn't eaten down stairs but if the quality of food upstairs is anything to go by then I'm sure it would be just as tasty. It's also all Halal so another win.
Went for team dinner, food was very good and pretty reasonable for a group of 8 people. We had both vegetarian and non vegetarian mains plus starters and everything was delicious. Low lit ambiance was perfect. Do try their masala chai with Bailey's.
absolutely amazing flavour,such a good combination of indian spices .i did enjoy every single bite of it. Thank you chef TIRTHA for such a flavourfull food i must say you have nailed it. Chilli garlic prawns,saagwala gosht chicken momo is my favourite . butter chicken 9.5/10 . Atmosphere, the service really good.would definitely come again. Thank you roti chai. Thank you chef CHHABi for your warm hospitality. Overall 9/10.
I visited here to have Chai because in my trip pf last 4 weeks across Europe and UK, I did not had chai at all. The chai was good and I ordered Veg Biryani with Tadka Dal. Taste of the food is nice but mild. I asked to make it bit spicy like Indian food but they denied to change any kind of preparation. I told to make it Indian spicy but the guy taking order asked “what is Indian spicy”. This was bit weird as mostly Indian restaurants understand it well. However, food was good.
Really nice! Will definitely come again! Food was delicious, our waiter was fantastic, and a pleasant atmosphere. We ordered Chicken 65
Kerala fried cauliflower, Chicken biryani, Malabar prawns, Garlic nan, Palak paneer. Each plate was finished clean!
Great tasting food! I went for the street menu (the ground floor) and everything I ordered was great. Loved the concept of small plates for selected Indian street food and even small versions of some main course dishes. This allows you to try many things and not stick to one main course.
Mixed experience on the food. The chicken tikka, butter chicken and naans were perfect but the Gobi, chole and desserts were sub par. The raan was cooked well but the flavours did not penetrate the meat at all. Would still recommend them for decent Indian food.
Decent tasting food and quite an extensive menu, good cocktails - would definitely visit again. Great for sharing dishes.
Found this place from google and decided to give it a try over another place with a higher google review rating. No regrets! We were welcomed warmly even though we didn’t make a reservation. Ushered to the basement bar where we decided to order light drinks before our dinner. Was delighted when a table was ready under 10mins. Food was amazing, we ordered the Old Delhi briyani, Kerala Prawns, Aloo Gobi and Garlic Naan.
I ended up here for a quick dinner with a friend after a day of shopping around Oxford St. Such a great find! We ordered a few different dishes, all of which were delicious. My favourite dish was the Pani Puri which was one of the starters. So different from you average starter and so tasty.
We are regular customers for Roti Chai.. As usual, Roti Chai is our first choice. My wife went today with our guests to Roti Chai for lunch. However, it wasn’t as expected ❌❌❌.. we used to be treated nicely by the receptionists .. A slim, blond waitress has treated them badly, she came to me complaining about her reaction and behaviour, when my wife tried to move to another table. It happened between 1-2pm (7Oct2023). It was unprofessional and really disappointing .. I can’t imagine how tough their job is which led her to react like that but I can imagine how badly I would feel inviting my guests and praising the experience we would have and getting treated unwell from the beginning.
Good place for Indian dishes. Downstairs setting is a semi formal & quieter than street level. Also, menu is a bit different.
Usually there's always a queue so it's better to make reservations if you want to go for a proper meal experience. We went post the lunch time so managed to get in. We sat in the snack n bar section. Tried their chai, veg samosa chaat, papri chaat, shezwan potatoes and gulab jamuns. The shezwan potatoes were flavorful and so was the samosa chaat. Papri chaat just average as it had too much of boiled potatoes as the topping. About the Chai - chai is pre made though it was ok but has added sugar and was just hot enough to drink( in case you're a fan to hot out of the pot tea you may request them to heat it for you). Overall, I would say it's a nice place.
it’s really good! i can never get over the kerala shrimp🥹🥹 i dont know any other restaurant that has a reasonably big portion with such reasonable price. cant wait to go back again
Good comfort food. Could improve on portion size in comparison with the price.
Brilliant indian street food. Don’t miss the kheer.
I’ll Recommend making a reservation beforehand.
I come to Roti Chai more often, and they keep maintain same quality all the time. Great menu and it the the right place with the right quality taste. Do not miss it out
Roti Chai is great choice for Indian food. I recommend the restaurant downstairs, the service is great, the food is amazing, and it’s kind of a hidden gem.
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